Washington Supreme Court Candidate Supports AI Use in Courtrooms

As Washington voters prepare for the August 4 primary election, one candidate for the Washington State Supreme Court is weighing in on the growing role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession. The candidate says attorneys should not hesitate to use AI to help draft legal briefs and research cases, provided they carefully verify every citation, review every argument and remain personally responsible for the final work submitted to the court. According to the candidate, AI can be a valuable productivity tool, but it cannot replace an attorney's ethical obligations or independent legal judgment. Lawyers must still confirm that every cited case exists, accurately represents the law and complies with professional conduct rules before filing any document. The interview is part of The Center Square's ongoing Washington Supreme Court election coverage, featuring candidate profiles and in-depth interviews ahead of a primary that includes five open seats on the state's highest court. As AI continues to reshape the legal profession, the discussion highlights how future judges may view the technology's role inside Washington courtrooms. #WashingtonSupremeCourt #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalAI #WashingtonPolitics #JudicialElection #WashingtonNews #Lawyers #Courts #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus